Emergency Medical Technician

Programs

Certificate of Achievement

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program must complete EMT 111, must turn 18 years of age, finish or be finished with their high school diploma or equivalent, and have a valid CPR Healthcare Provider Card certification prior to the end of EMT 111.

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What You Can Do

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, provide emergency medical care, and transport patients to medical facilities. EMTs and paramedics typically respond to calls for medical assistance, such as at the scene of a car accident in which someone is injured; assess people’s condition and determine what treatment, if any, is needed; provide treatment, such as first aid, life support care, to sick and injured patients.

Jobs

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for EMT’s and Paramedics at EMTs and Paramedics : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

EMT 2021

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

Prerequisites: Students completing EMT 111 must turn 18 years of age, finished with or be receiving HS diploma or equivalent, and have valid CPR Healthcare Provider Card certification prior to the end of EMT 111.

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Total Hours for Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician Certificate is a minimum of 12 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu).

The JALC EMT program meets licensure requirements in the state of Illinois.

Higher education institutions and the U.S. Department of Education share a common goal: to support students in educational programs that lead to state licensure, enabling them to fulfill the educational requirements necessary for employment in their chosen field. According to U.S. Department of Education regulations 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32), starting July 1, 2024, all institutions must disclose whether the curriculum for Title IV-eligible programs designed or advertised as leading to professional licensure or certification required for employment meets state educational requirements where a student is located. Disclosure is required regardless of a program’s modality. Academic programs that provide a path to optional, national, or industry certifications do not require disclosure.

John A. Logan College strives to ensure that information regarding educational requirements for licensure or certification is up to date; however, state requirements may change. Beyond educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residency requirements, jurisprudence exams, and other training.

The new U.S. Department of Education regulations, 34 CFR 668.14(b)(32) require colleges to assign programs leading to licensure to one of two categories; “Yes, meets state requirements” or “No, does not meet state requirements.”

John A. Logan College’s educational programs are designed to meet licensure requirements in the state of Illinois regardless of the modality of instruction. The programs listed below meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification for that occupation in Illinois:

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
Cosmetology (COS)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Massage Therapy (MAS)

John A. Logan College cannot guarantee licensure in other states. State laws, regulations, and policies governing professional licensure may change at any time. The decision to grant a license or certification is the purview of the state. Only state licensing agencies or boards can determine whether an academic program meets or partially meets educational requirements for licensure. John A. Logan College cannot guarantee an individual’s attainment of any professional licensure or certification, in any field, in any state. At this time, per regulations, the College must assign, “No, does not meet requirements” in states other than Illinois.

Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority directly to determine if John A. Logan College’s program meets the educational requirements for licensure before beginning the program. Many John A. Logan College licensure program graduates have successfully transferred into careers and obtained licensure in states other than Illinois.

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Plan patient treatment based on signs and symptoms identified (cognitive domain).
Demonstrate patient assessment and patient care skills (psychomotor domain).
Show professional behavior (affective (behavior) domain).